"I knew I wanted to play "Dr Cox" really bad, which is always a huge mistake because as soon as you want something really bad, maybe you rip up a little bit"

John C. McGinley's quote speaks to the idea that when we desire something too badly, we can end up being desperate and make mistakes. He is describing his experience of wanting to play the role of "Dr Cox" in a television program. He is warning that when we end up being too connected to an objective, we can become so focused on achieving it that we might not make the best choices. We may end up being so desperate to get what we want that we may not think through the consequences of our actions. He is recommending that it is better to stay level-headed and take a step back to evaluate the circumstance prior to making any decisions. This quote is a suggestion to be conscious of our goals and to stay concentrated on the larger picture.